Finding into death of Rodney Charles Collins
Deceased
Rodney Charles Collins
Demographics
72y, male
Date of death
2018-05-10
Finding date
2019-01-07
Cause of death
Non small cell carcinoma of the lung
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Rodney Charles Collins, a 72-year-old man serving a life sentence at Barwon Prison, died from non-small cell carcinoma of the lung at St Augustine's secure ward, St Vincent's Hospital. The death was expected due to natural causes. The coroner reviewed both custodial management through JARO and healthcare provision through Justice Health. Both reviews confirmed that custodial management met required standards and healthcare during his terminal illness was in accordance with the Justice Health Quality Framework 2014. No clinical errors or preventable factors were identified. This case highlights that deaths in custody require mandatory reporting and investigation regardless of whether they result from natural causes.
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